Workload of bowlers could be a game-changer, reveals Ben Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes admits he deliberately pushed his bowlers to the limit at Headingley last week as he continues his quest to “reshape the way Test cricket is played”.
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India vs England: First-time Captain Jasprit Bumrah Gives MS Dhoni's Example Ahead Of England Test
India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is relishing the challenge of being in "deep water" against revitalised England. Bumrah has replaced regular skipper Rohit Sharma for the long-delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston after the opener was ruled out on Thursday with a bout of Covid-19. The fast bowler has been preferred as captain to Virat Kohli, even though the former India skipper is in the squad. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been named as Bumrah's vice-captain at Edgbaston.
Jos Buttler takes over from Eoin Morgan as England’s limited-overs captain
Jos Buttler has been named as Eoin Morgan’s successor as England’s limited-overs captain, taking over the one-day and T20 sides with immediate effect.
India vs England, 5th Test Preview: Jasprit Bumrah-Led Team India Face England At Edgbaston
Never before has he navigated the choppy waters of leadership but Jasprit Bumrah will certainly like to showcase his captaincy acumen while leading a slightly under-prepared India against a vastly improved England in the rescheduled fifth Test, starting on Friday. India were leading the five-match series 2-1 when multiple COVID-19 cases in their camp led to the postponement of the final game which was a part of the World Test Championship.
India vs England - "If There's A Team That Can...": Ben Stokes' Bold Statement Ahead Of Fifth Test vs India
The rescheduled fifth Test between India and England will get underway on Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. It would be interesting to see whether England go in with the same approach they had for the series against New Zealand, which saw them winning 3-0. Skipper Ben Stokes on Thursday indicated that his team would not change its approach and would look to do what they know.
James Anderson returns for England’s Test against India
England have made two changes for their rescheduled Test match against India, with Sam Billings taking over from the unwell Ben Foakes and James Anderson back to lead the bowling attack.
England name Sam Billings and James Anderson in XI for Test against India
Sam Billings will take on wicketkeeping duties for England in the rearranged fifth Test against India while James Anderson replaces Jamie Overton in the XI.
India vs England: Full Schedule, Match Timing, Live Streaming, India Squad - All You Need To Know
India will play three T20Is and as many ODIs against England after the conclusion of the rescheduled fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The fifth Test will conclude the five-match series which was postponed last year due to a Covid outbreak in the Indian camp. India lead the series 2-1. The fifth Test will be played from July 1-5, followed by three T20Is and as many ODIs. Team India will be without their vice-captain, who is currently recovering from an injury.